Imphal, June 08, 2023 (PPI-OT): The Hindu mobs have destroyed over 300 churches in the violence-hit Indian state of Manipur. “When unrest began in early May, the primary [conflict was] Meitei versus tribal [communities] in terms of government quotas, reservations, and land issues,” John Pudaite of Bibles for the World says.

“Then, all of a sudden, they (Meitei mobs) are turning around and attacking the Meitei Christian churches in their communities. Why are the Meitei turning on their own people?” The Meitei are Manipur’s largest people group by population. “The Meitei are predominantly a Hindu people group, but the Gospel has been making inroads. Unofficial estimates say there are now five percent Christians among the Meitei, which might amount to about 100,000 believers,” Pudaite says.

“It’s been a tough people group to get the Gospel into, but over these years, we’ve planted 17 churches. Now, 11 of those churches have been attacked, burned, and destroyed.” At least 300 churches have been destroyed state-wide. Thousands of people are waiting out the unrest in makeshift shelters. You can send help through Bibles for the World here.

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